Consumer Laws
Automatic Debt Scams
Last Reviewed: 12/20/2017
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0196-automatic-debit-scams
Avoiding Auto Repair Fraud
Tips to protect yourself from being victimized by unscrupulous auto repair shops.
Contributed by: Attorney General, State of Delaware
Last Reviewed: 09/12/2017
TITLE 6 - CHAPTER 49A. AUTO...
Avoiding Contractor Fraud
Advice to avoid being taken advantage of by a contractor. Contributed by: Attorney General, State of Delware Last Reviewed: 07/17/2009Click here to...
Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud
Last Reviewed: 05/08/2009 http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre07.shtm
Cómo Evitar el Fraude de Tarjetas de Crédito y Cargo
Last Reviewed: 12/14/2018
https://www.consumidor.ftc.gov/articulos/s0216-protejase-contra-el-fraude-con-tarjeta-de-credito
Cómo Refutar Errores en los Informes de Crédito
Last Reviewed: 04/05/2019
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/scre21.shtm
Delaware Home Solicitation Act
Tips to protect yourself from high-pressure, door-to-door, ambiguous or misleading contracts and poor quality merchandise Contributed by: Attorney...
Delaware Lemon Law (Brochure)
Contributed by: Delaware Attorney General's Office Last Reviewed: 07/17/2009Click here for a pdf version of the brochure
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Title 45 of the U.S. Code, Chapter 41, Subchapter IV, Section 1691.
Contributed by: Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law
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Fair Credit Billing Act
15 USC §1601 Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission Last Reviewed: 07/17/2009http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre16.shtm
Fair Credit Reporting Act
15 U.S.C. § 1681 available from the FTC, along with FTC "special highlights" and educational materials. Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission Last...
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission Last Reviewed: 07/17/2009http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpajump.shtm
Federal Wage Garnishment Law
This fact sheet provides general information concerning the amount that may be withheld from a person's earnings under the CCPA and the law's protection from termination because of garnishment...
Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Last Reviewed: 3/16/2018
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0193-facing-foreclosure
How to Dispute Credit Report Errors
Your credit report--a type of consumer report--contains information about where you work and live and how you pay your bills. It also may show whether you've been sued or arrested or have filed...
How To Request Your Credit Report
Instructions for obtaining a copy of your credit report.
Contributed by: Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc.
Last Reviewed: 04/05/19
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How To Respond To Civil Action
Justice of the Peace Court's on-line "how to" assistance with step by step instructions for responding to a civil action.
Contributed by: JP Court
Last Reviewed: 04/05/2019
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How to Start a Civil Action in the JP Court
Justice of the Peace Court's on-line "how to" assistance with sample forms and instructions for starting a civil action.
Contributed by: JP Court
Last Reviewed: 04/05/2019
Justice of the...
Legal Tips
Know the Law So You Don't Make These Mistakes Too! Contributed by: Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc. Last Reviewed: 07/17/2009
Necesita un Préstamo?
Last Reviewed: 12/20/2017
https://www.consumidor.ftc.gov/temas/credito-y-prestamos
Need A Loan?
Last Reviewed: 12/20/2017
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/credit-and-loans
New Bankruptcy Law Requires Credit Counseling Before Filing
Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy: Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Last Reviewed:...
Q & A about the Rules of Evidence in the Justice of the Peace Court
What is evidence? What are the Rules of Evidence? What makes evidence admissible? These and more answered here.
Contributed by: JP Court
Last Reviewed:...
Reverse Mortgages
Last Reviewed: 12/20/2017
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0192-reverse-mortgages
Service Contracts
If you are buying a car or major appliance, whether in a retail store, by catalog, or online, you may be offered a service contract. Some consumers, however, may be paying for more protection than...
Trial Offers: The Deal Is in the Details
What Does "No Risks or Obligations" Really Mean? Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission Last Reviewed: 07/17/2009Click here to download the document
Truth in Lending Act
Title 15 of the U.S. Code, Chapter 41, Subchapter I, Part A, Section 1601.
Also available: usc_sec_15_00001601----000-.html
Contributed by: Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law
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Warranties
When you make a major purchase, the manufacturer or seller makes an important promise to stand behind the product. It's called a warranty. Federal law requires that warranties be available for you...